While the style of the venue is identical to its predecessor, its lighting and sound systems are being brought right up to date with a lighting and control system from ETC Teatro, including an ETC Emphasis control system, an Express console, Sensor dimming, a Unison architectural lighting control system and an extensive Ethernet and DMX installation.
Believed to be the first Italian opera house to install a sound reinforcement system, La Fenice has opted for a d&b audiotechnik system, installed by GMEP-Molpass under the watchful eye of sound designer Paolo Molina, who specified a variety of d&b equipment to take account of the building's unique acoustics. d&b F1222, C690, C7-SUB and MAX loudspeakers are used, driven by d&b's A1 and E-PAC power amplifier controllers.
A major inauguration ceremony is scheduled for December to mark the official reopening of La Fenice, but the theatre should be fully open for business by early 2004.
